[arr] Re: Thenmerku ParuvaKaatru - Another gem from ARR revisited.
More tidbits about this song: This was Unnikrishnan's first duet in a film. He was apprehensive about singing it. As you know, with Rahman, each singer does his or her part separately, without the other even being present. But for this recording, UnniKrishnan was at the studio first and had Chithra due her portion first, so that he could get the gist of the duet. Read this on an interview more than a decade back.
[arr] Re: Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
Fascinating to hear those immortal words Thai Manne Vanakkam were first heard by a young boy serving tea! Isn't it so true that great things have humble beginnings! I have always been intrigued by those dialogue-tracks in Iruvar and Duet - now we know their genesis! MSV in Sangamam is 100% pure emotion. I could never figure out the lyrics for a long time, but once I did, it was really heart-rending. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Vairamuthu Neram today, *1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) * ** Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie *2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) * Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arvind Swamy this song. Udal Mannukku, Uyir Thamizukku. I consider it a great blessing, if this song could be added to the Lists of famous writings on Dravida Kazhagam *3. Aalakanda ( Sangamam ) * ** More than the singers, its always the Music Director, who sings the maximum number of times, a song. Right from the time, the song is composed, till it is finished, its the Music Director, who takes the strains in giving it a complete touch. Its the Music Director, who out of his voice, out of his skills, out of his fashion gives life to a song. A singer starts singing the song, only after the Music Director gives him the frame work, and after the MD digesting it to the core. There has been more than 100 songs sung by MSV . I got a great opportunity to write lyrics for a song which he sung. That song was for the film Sangamam. A. R . Rahman composed the music for the film. This song appears like a situation, where the dead father sings at his son, ( like his soul singing it ) This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started
[arr] Sakkarkatti review - blogger Qalandar
I like this person's reviews his reviews feature on naachgaana.com as well the last line especially is a gem of a line .*But why compare, when, like all good Rahman fans, one ought to have both*? Music Review: SAKKARAKATTI (Tamil; 2008) As I arrived home today to find the Sakkarakatti CD waiting in my mailbox, I was struck by the fact that even thirteen years after I first encountered the sound of A.R. Rahman, even when the soundtrack in question is not associated with a Mani Ratnam film, and promises to be, most assuredly, a minor work in the context of Rahman's oeuvre, my excitement when unwrapping the album remains undimmed. Some of that is obviously because Rahman -- even lesser Rahman -- speaks to me in a way no other Hindi or Tamil composer does. But much of that is also due to the fact that even minor Rahman contains gems, the sort of musical passage that rears up to dazzle the listener when least expected. And much of the excitement is undoubtedly due to the fact that it is often precisely in Rahman's lesser work that one encounters the nimble sense of play, the occasional cheekiness, that once made him the most light-footed of all of Indian popular cinema's titanic presences. On that front, Sakkarakatti does not disappoint: it isn't pathbreaking music, but it is, quite simply (and provisionally, given these are early days for me where the album is concerned), an immensely enjoyable, even satisfying, album. That the master should have it in him to compose a soundtrack so high on the fun quotient just a few months after the ultra-sober (perhaps even staid) Jodha-Akbar speaks volumes about not just Rahman's versatility, but indeed to the composer's need for smaller projects. These days, these projects might be among his few opportunities (Shankar's films always excepted) to let his hair down. [Aamir and Murugadoss, I hope you are paying attention.] Taxi...Taxi... is on the face of it downright silly, a pastiche of neo-hip hop, ragamuffin, and some desi tapori. But its ponderous percussive beat, in contrast to the somewhat drunk quality of the vocals here, that is to say its sheer catchiness, makes it downright irresistible. And there are some moments of genuine zaniness here: from Viviane's French lyrics (delivered in a voice that is nothing if not saucy) to the childishly high-pitched MamamamamamamamamamaMAMA refrain, to the incongruous Middle Eastern strains littered over the song. This will never be a great song, but its refreshing to see Rahman hasn't lost the ability to poke some fun at himself. Marudaani following on the heels of Taxi...Taxi... seems to be the sort of formula that had Munbe Vaa follow the catchy Kummi Aadi on the Sillunu Oru Kaadal soundtrack. But irritation at creative laziness aside, Marudaani is a surprisingly enjoyable song. There's certainly nothing new about this Madhushree (for the most part) solo, and we've heard Rahman croon many many times before -- and yet I was simply unable to resist this song as much as my brain felt I needed to. Old wine in a new bottle? Assuredly. But stale? Far from it: more like one that becomes familiarly mellow with age. The third song on the album is a rarity in Rahman's recent Tamil work, namely a relatively quiet, almost reflective nocturnal song -- or at least as reflective as a song called I Miss You Da can be. For those who found Sillunu Oru Kaadal's Machakaari too busy, and the same film's Majaa too, well, silly, I Miss You Da is the perfect antidote: it is far simpler than many of Rahman's nighttime songs, but nevertheless one takes it seriously, even on a first listen -- perhaps the result of Indai Haza's forlorn Yevanay refrain that recurs over the course of the song; or perhaps because Chinmayi's vocals are recorded at a louder level than one might expect, almost as if she were insisting in one's ear. If handsome could be a song, then surely the dashing Elay would be it: part tribute to the now-past Urvashi Urvashi era of Rahmania, yet all very much contemporary Rahman in its lush orchestration and assured instrumentation, Elay displays whiffs of a younger, more playful Rahman, but for the most part the urge to experiment is represented here with relative abstraction, reflected in the composer's easy assimilation of a wide array of influences into a recognizably Rahman signature, rather than by means of the instinctive energy of his younger days. There's no reason to complain: the season might be different, but the clarity of the Master's voice shines through just the same. Rahman covers a surprising amount of terrain here, from the peppy opening that brings to mind Roobaroo from Rang De Basanti, but veers off into a more raw vocal direction, while introducing jazzy riffs and even fiddler strains with seeming carelessness. Krish and Naresh Iyer's stolid vocals ground this song, but the music suffusing their words is of a different mind: it wants to soar. Last but not least, the album recycles two songs from
[arr] arr-Mani Ratnam to sign a 120 Crore dream deal
Mani Ratnam to sign a 120 Crore dream deal IndiaGlitz [Thursday, July 24, 2008] http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40203.html Ace director Mani Ratnam will script the biggest ever deal in the history of South Indian Cinema, for a three version film in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. According to source Mani Ratnam's production company Madras Talkies is in the final round of negotiation for huge Rs.120 Crore deal with the Anil Ambani run Reliance Entertainment Big Picture, for negative rights of all the three versions. According to close sources from the industry, if this deal happens, it will be the biggest ever for a South Indian Film. Mani Sir as he is known in Kollywood, has been working on this script ever since the release of his super hit Guru in Jaunary, 2007. Reportedly the Hindi version will have Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai in the lead and Govinda in a negative role. The Telugu and Tamil versions will have Vikram in the male lead, while Aishwarya will be the common heroine in all three languages. He is teaming up with the photographer and friend-partner of his earlier ventures (Aalayam), PC Sreeram and his own discovery AR Rahman.
Re: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
Awesome ! This lifetime is not enough to thank you for all your efforts , Dear Vithur Bro... :-) Really enjoying these posts.. YOU ROCK ! :-) -- regards.. Krish... His Music ~ My Mother Tongue My Mother is instrumental for me coming to this music world ..Of course I came here since my dad passed away , but my passion was computer science . I was to become a computer engineer , but my mother forced me into music field , encouraged my interest towards , that's why whatever I am today , I am because of her, else i would have been somewhere developing computers.. -- ARR http://www.orkut.co.in/AlbumList.aspx?uid=7295035299513517297 --- On Thu, 24/7/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, 24 July, 2008, 11:32 PM In Vairamuthu Neram today, 1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie 2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arvind Swamy this song. Udal Mannukku, Uyir Thamizukku. I consider it a great blessing, if this song could be added to the Lists of famous writings on Dravida Kazhagam 3. Aalakanda ( Sangamam ) More than the singers, its always the Music Director, who sings the maximum number of times, a song. Right from the time, the song is composed, till it is finished, its the Music Director, who takes the strains in giving it a complete touch. Its the Music Director, who out of his voice, out of his skills, out of his fashion gives life to a song. A singer starts singing the song, only after the Music Director gives him the frame work, and after the MD digesting it to the core. There has been more than 100 songs sung by MSV . I got a great opportunity to write lyrics for a song which he sung. That song was for the film Sangamam. A. R . Rahman composed the music for the film. This song appears like a situation, where the dead father sings at his son, ( like his soul singing it ) This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was
Re: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
Thanks to all members who are loving these posts That makes me going... Pradeepan. Even if I am married, my heart and soul would be dedicated to this Yahoogroups. I love being part of the groups always...LOL Thanks. :-) On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 2:02 AM, Pradeepan R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vithur. Nice to know all this stuff. Thank you personally for taking the time to send us these mails. And I hope you will be able to afford time for us even after you are married :)) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 2:02 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In Vairamuthu Neram today, *1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) * ** Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie *2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) * Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arvind Swamy this song. Udal Mannukku, Uyir Thamizukku. I consider it a great blessing, if this song could be added to the Lists of famous writings on Dravida Kazhagam *3. Aalakanda ( Sangamam ) * ** More than the singers, its always the Music Director, who sings the maximum number of times, a song. Right from the time, the song is composed, till it is finished, its the Music Director, who takes the strains in giving it a complete touch. Its the Music Director, who out of his voice, out of his skills, out of his fashion gives life to a song. A singer starts singing the song, only after the Music Director gives him the frame work, and after the MD digesting it to the core. There has been more than 100 songs sung by MSV . I got a great opportunity to write lyrics for a song which he sung. That song was for the film Sangamam. A. R . Rahman composed the music for the film. This song appears like a situation, where the dead father sings at his son, ( like his soul singing it ) This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started
Re: [arr] **Download** Vijay Iyer's Rahmania interview
hi aravind.. thanx for this awesome share! On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 7:23 PM, Aravind AM [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I've uploaded Vijay Iyer's interview on yesterday's Rahmania show, at the usual location: http://rahmania.4shared.com (I've also uploaded Interview of Director Kalaprabhu (of Sakkarakatti fame) in the same location) @ Vijay: It was a superb interview dude I wish they had given you some more time to talk! Cheers, Aravind http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com Download Rahmania show interviews at http://rahmania.4shared.com
[arr] A.R. Rahman 's music copied
I have already posted couple of posts on copycat work in Indian music. This post is again on the same context but the only difference here is international music composers copied our A.R.Rahman's music. This video has few songs which are composed by international composers by having A.R.Rahman's tunes as base. These tunes are the inspirations copycat work from A.R.R's music. They haven't even changed the lyrics. http://www.vijayforvictory.com/2008/07/arrahmans-music-copied/ ( Follow the youtube link there ) -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
[arr] Sunfeast Tamil Awards Telecast
Tamil Isai Awards will be on air in Isaiaruvi Channel on 25th 26th July '08 (Friday Saturday) at 8 pm.. ARR received these awards for Sivaji. He also wore a brown colour Blazer on the occasion... Dear Sirish If possible, pls record the show, for the benefit of all of us... Thanks -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
RE: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started getting memories of my father. You should live for long. . I cannot forget the praises that I got from that cyclist , in tha t teynampet Signal. This is more than a National Award to me. What more does a writer need ? Vithur, You got it wrong. Here VM said that MSV told him that once when when MSVs car was standing in some place a person got doen from his cycle, requested MSV to down the window mirror and said, Sir, the way you sand Magane, in that song reminded me my father VM said , of an artist no award is big enough in front of these sort of appreciative expressions from people. Note, I only listened to this part and one of IRs unheard masterful tune from the film Karimettu Karuvaayan...Truely this program is a boon for music listeners. Sad I could listen to only when I drive home from office. Regards, Karthik From: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:32 PM To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Subject: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) In Vairamuthu Neram today, 1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie 2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arv ind Swamy this song. Udal Mannukku, Uyir Thamizukku. I consider it a great blessing, if this song could be added to the Lists of famous writings on Dravida Kazhagam 3. Aalakanda ( Sangamam ) More than the singers, its always the Music Director, who sings the maximum number of times, a song. Right from the time, the song is composed, till it is finished, its the Music Director, who takes the strains in giving it a complete touch. Its the
Re: [arr] Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
Hai. I missed Rahmania show and I was dying to know who spoke what. Great job by the author. Cheers, Nithi. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Madhavan Rajan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all sort of music is commercialised. and music sales is not that much. Basically, a film which has 4 or 5 Kutthu songs are become the pick of the day ( This was told by Raihannaji), and thats what sells ( told by Vijay) . There needs to be a market for true Music Lovers, and Rahman shares that feeling, and this label of his will give an opportunity for him as well as other musicians to explore what is not within commercial parameters. Almost from the time, Roja got released, I have been a fan. Actually, I dont know, if I could take you through that journey, I used to tour Chennai , in my vacation during my school days. That time Roja cassette had released, and my uncle had bought me the same. On the return journey to Bombay, I didnt listen to the Roja cassette. My sister was listening to it in her walkman. And then she used to say, Its verynice; very nice . But I nevr heard it. Then , I was surfing Tv Channels. Then I heard, Netru Illadha Maatram . Then I went back to Roja, and thats how the journey began Then in 1994, when I came to Chennai, I saw this movie Duet. The song Anjali Anjali with awesome interludes and awesome song. In fact, right after the movie, I made up my mind, that I want to meet Rahman. I dont know if you would remember or not, when I called up the studio, ( the house ) , you answered the phone, and it was you who guided me to the place. So, Anjali Anjali is a very good song. I also love the song, Lukka Chuppi and want to dedicate to my mother. Rahman 's duet with Lataji. For the past some years , you listen only to Love duets, and this is first of its kind, where a mother and her son talk to each other in this manner, and its really nice. *Experiences as a FAN * At that time, there were only cassettes, because the Cds were expensive. That too, I was in Bombay. Very rarely, do you get Tamil cassettes there. There used to be a store called, Giri Stores, where we used to get Tamil cassettes. and I was little far off from this place. At those times, we never used to know , when Rahman is releasing a track, as the internet was not that prevalent. I used to call the Giri stores almost daily, to find if any new release of Rahman had got released. For getting a cassette worth Rs 50 /-, a lot of phone calls used to be made, and the shop keeper used to reply, No Sir. nothing has come . But, I used to make it sure, that whenever the cassette got released in Bombay, I used to go 45 minutes by train, and get the cassette. In fact, right from Pudiya Mugam to Sakkarakatti, I still remember, how and when I have gone to buy the cassette. That was fantastic. Towards 2000, when the Internet became popular, we formed a Fan Club on the Internet. It was Gopal ( he is based in Bangalore ), who started this Fan Club . And world over members started joining, and the activities kind of increased. Before, all this, we used to feel that it was we who are big fans , and after coming into the community, we could realise, that there are much more crazy fans than us. Every Interview of Rahman, Photos of rahman ( My cupboard.. I used to paste photos ) , Cassettes, Cassette covers, Rare songs, Ad Jingles, were there with everyone. This community was a good forum, for rare information exchange. Vijay sings a song, Tere Bina . ( Very nice singing from Vijay... :-)) *Transformation into a Friend of Rahman * ** Its an interesting story. In 1994, when I came to Chennai, through
[arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order
Hi People, Got mails from Few people looking out for this as they where not able to source it I can Arrange for 15 original CDs,it will priced @ Rs.350 + Shipping worldwide Track List: 01 Quest for music (Raag Maaya Malava Gowla) 02 Valli Naayagane (Raag Shanmugha Priya) 03 Evolution ( RaagMaaya Malava Gowla) 04 Samajavaragamana (Raag Hindolam) 05 Abharaama Bhakti (Raag Bandhuvarali) About The Album The album is a fussion of mainly two instruments, tabla and violin. Ustad Zakir Hussain is on the tabla and the violin is played by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The album is a perfect blend of Western, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.. A. R. Rahman has assisted Ustad Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on their World tours as Keyboard player. At that time his name was Dileep. Later this concert was converted to album named Colours-Golden Krithis. C. Jeyasekar was the music director. Credits Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Tabla : Zakir Hussain Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman) Drums, Percussion : Sivamani Mridangam : Srinivasan String section : Kalyan Interested People can Contact back
[arr] Yuvan : 'We wanted ARR to sing in Saroja'
Saroja music director Yuvan says that he wanted ARR to sing song in this movie but ARR's contract with Sony prevented that. He also says that he shares a very good relationship with ARR unlike wrongly reported by media. Director mentions that bringing ARR to that function was tougher than doing that whole project. We kept contacting him thru' email, SMS, Phone We heard that he was much impressed with what we had mentioned about Yuvan in Saroja invitation He also sent a message - 'You people are rocking' - after listening to Saroja Songs.. Does anyone know what was mentioned in 'Saroja' invitation about Yuvan?. ** *'ச*ரோஜா' திரைப்பட ஒலி வெளியீட்டு விழாவில், ரஹ்மான் யுவன் சர்ப்ரைஸ் சந்திப்பு! ''20 வருஷத்துக்கு முன்னாடி இளையராஜா சார்கிட்ட நான் கீபோர்டு வாசிச்சுட்டு இருந்த நேரம், 'அங்கிள்'னு என் பின்னால் ஒரு குரல் கேட்கும். திரும்பிப் பார்த்தா, குட்டிப் பையனா யுவன் நிப்பார். குறும்புக்காரப் பையன். அதனால், யுவன்னு நினைச்சாலே, எனக்குச் சிரிப்பு வந்துடும். இப்போ, யுவன் பெரிய மியூஸிக் கம்போஸரா வளர்ந்து நிற்கிறார். இப்பவும் எப்பவும், ஆல் தி பெஸ்ட் யுவன்!'' என்று ரஹ்மான் வாழ்த்த, யுவன் முகத்தில் அவ்வளவு சந்தோஷம்! யுவனிடம் ரஹ்மான் பற்றி கேட்டால், ''எங்க சந்திப்பு உங்களுக்குத்தான் சர்ப்ரைஸ். எங்களுக்குள் ஈகோ இருக்கும்னு நிறைய பேர் நினைச்சுட்டு இருக்காங்க. ஆனா, எங்களுக்குள்ள நிறைய ஃப்ரெண்ட்ஷிப்தான் இருக்கு. ரஹ்மான் சார் ரொம்ப கூல். அவரோட மியூஸிக், பேச்சு, சிரிப்பு, ஸ்டைல் எல்லாமே தனி. எங்களுக்குள் எப்பவுமே ஒரு நல்ல வேவ்லெங்த் இருக்கும். 'சென்னை 28', 'சரோஜா'னு என் மியூஸிக்கில் அவரைப் பாடவைக்க முயற்சி பண்ணினேன். ஆனா, 'சோனி கான்ட்ராக்ட்'டில் இருந்ததால் அவரால் பாட முடியலை. நிச்சயம் எதிர்காலத்தில் என் இசையில் அவர் பாடுவார்!'' எளிதில் சிக்காத ரஹ்மானை எப்படி இழுத்துக்கொண்டு வந்தீர்கள் என்று 'சரோஜா' இயக்குநர் வெங்கட் பிரபுவிடம் கேட்டால், ''படத்தைவிட அது பெரிய புராஜெக்ட் தலைவா! லேண்ட்லைன், செல்போன், எஸ்.எம்.எஸ், இமெயில்னு பலமுறை படையெடுத்துப் பிடிச்சோம். இன்விடேஷனில் யுவன் பத்தி நாங்க எழுதியிருந்த விஷயங்களைப் படிச்சுட்டு ரொம்ப இம்ப்ரெஸ் ஆகிட்டாராம். சரோஜா பாட்டுக்கள் கேட்டுட்டு 'யூ பீபிள் ஆர் ராக்கிங்!'னு மெசேஜ் அனுப்பினார். எங்களுக்கு பயங்கர ஹாப்பி. அதுக்குன்னே ஒரு ட்ரீட் வெச்சேன்!'' என்கிறார் அசத்திய மகிழ்ச்சியோடு! -அ.கணேஷ்ராஜ் படம்: உசேன் -- Sent from my very old 386 machine.
[arr] The Making of Aalakanda from SANGAMAM(tamil)
The Recording of Aalakanda from Sangamam(tamil) This song was sung by singer Hariharan and yesteryear music director MS Viswanathan ( MSV). Rahman called M S Viswanathans residence and requested him to sing a song for him. MSV was hesitant as he did not want to sing for other composers. So MSV went to Rahman's studio to tell him in person. But on reaching the studio he found a festive air over the place and came to know it was Rahman's birthday. MSV did not have the heart to say no and finally agreed to sing the song. When MSV heard the song in the film he was moved to tears and thanked Rahman for giving him a beautiful song. MSV has also sung another heart-breaking song in the film Kannathil Muthamittal by Mani Ratnam wich speaks about the emotions of the Sri Lankan refugees. Cheers to ARR
Re: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
Bro Karthik I heard it very well, and am 200% confident that VM told, that it was his car and he was inside No mistakes here pls... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM, S, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started getting memories of my father. You should live for long. . I cannot forget the praises that I got from that cyclist , in tha t teynampet Signal. This is more than a National Award to me. What more does a writer need ? Vithur, You got it wrong. Here VM said that MSV told him that once when when MSVs car was standing in some place a person got doen from his cycle, requested MSV to down the window mirror and said, Sir, the way you sand Magane, in that song reminded me my father VM said , of an artist no award is big enough in front of these sort of appreciative expressions from people. Note, I only listened to this part and one of IRs unheard masterful tune from the film Karimettu Karuvaayan...Truely this program is a boon for music listeners. Sad I could listen to only when I drive home from office. Regards, Karthik -- *From:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:32 PM *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) In Vairamuthu Neram today, *1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) * ** Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie *2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) * Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arv ind Swamy this song. Udal Mannukku, Uyir Thamizukku. I consider it a great blessing, if this song could be added to the Lists of famous writings on Dravida Kazhagam *3. Aalakanda ( Sangamam
Re: [arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
Dear Suresh I dont think Vijay said anything wrong... he never discriminated other fans... In fact, he even thanked the Almighty throughout his talk, saying that it was Gods Grace that he is one amongt the millions to be blessed with a chance... The words, just say that ARR was convinced in Vijay 's love for him, and Vijay was genuinely devoted to ARR... No offense here pls.. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 9:57 AM, SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He just saw me and he thought that this is a crazy fan, but was really convinced, that I was really genuine. I am not really convinced with above statement. I am a crazy fan of Rahman. If i get a chance, I too like to spend my entire life with Rahman (musical life..of course not intruding into his personal life) Vijay, you are lucky enough that you met ARR at very early stage and nice opportunity to be with ARR. you dealt it perfect. you got the talent to do it. but discriminating other fans is not just good. This is the second time I am observing that kind of attitude. When I met Rahman in Houston, I dont have much choice other than taking an autograph...At that time I dont want to disturb ARR more than that. anyways, I am not being jealous, but contrary to the above two lines of words. All fans are equal (just like all human beings). I luv this grp so much, I get all coolest..rarest bits of ARR which I couldnt get any where else... --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Farzad khaleel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok Boss.. Sorry :( On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Farzad.. Pls... Lets not deviate... Lets maintain Vijay 's and Gopal's privacy. Already they are envied everywhere. and people are so crazy to meet them for getting some chances to ARR On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Farzad khaleel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A snap of Vijay Iyer.. Can anyone help :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARR is the Boss with a difference Because he is B O S S ( Bachelor of social Service ) ... :-) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have been having this question for Vijay for a few days now.. In a world where people dont really like their bosses, how does it feel to work for someone the whole world adores?... :) On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all sort of music is commercialised. and music sales is not that much. Basically, a film which has 4 or 5 Kutthu songs are become the pick of the day ( This was told by Raihannaji), and thats what sells ( told by Vijay) . There needs to be a market for true Music Lovers, and Rahman shares that feeling, and this label of his will give an opportunity for him as well as other musicians to explore what is not within commercial parameters. Almost from the time, Roja got released, I have been a fan. Actually, I dont know, if I could take you through that journey, I used to tour Chennai , in my vacation during my school days. That time Roja cassette had released, and my uncle had bought me the same. On the return journey to Bombay, I didnt listen to the Roja cassette. My sister was listening to it in her walkman. And then she used to say, Its verynice; very nice . But I nevr heard it. Then , I was surfing Tv Channels. Then I heard, Netru Illadha Maatram . Then I went back to Roja, and thats how the journey began Then in 1994, when I came to Chennai, I saw this movie Duet. The song Anjali Anjali with awesome interludes and awesome song. In fact,
Re: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
I even have the recorded version with me, and am very confident that it was Vm in his car in Teynampet... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bro Karthik I heard it very well, and am 200% confident that VM told, that it was his car and he was inside No mistakes here pls... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM, S, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started getting memories of my father. You should live for long. . I cannot forget the praises that I got from that cyclist , in tha t teynampet Signal. This is more than a National Award to me. What more does a writer need ? Vithur, You got it wrong. Here VM said that MSV told him that once when when MSVs car was standing in some place a person got doen from his cycle, requested MSV to down the window mirror and said, Sir, the way you sand Magane, in that song reminded me my father VM said , of an artist no award is big enough in front of these sort of appreciative expressions from people. Note, I only listened to this part and one of IRs unheard masterful tune from the film Karimettu Karuvaayan...Truely this program is a boon for music listeners. Sad I could listen to only when I drive home from office. Regards, Karthik -- *From:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:32 PM *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) In Vairamuthu Neram today, *1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) * ** Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie *2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) * Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come for the Film Industry. Finally, Maniratnam decided that if uttered by Arvind Swamy, it would be great. I started teaching Arv ind Swamy
[arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
I know Vijay Iyer and he is the last person to speak or mention something in a selfish way. So Dear Suresh, kindly remove this doubt from your mind. Since this was interview of Vijay as a person, it is but natural that he will respond as an individual and he can not be the representative of all fans all the time. And Suresh Himmathwalla ji, As far as meeting Rahman, You atleast have his signature taken, I have not even seen him in person, so aren't you much better placed than many of us ? Be happy ! Best regards DInesh Vaidya Pune --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He just saw me and he thought that this is a crazy fan, but was really convinced, that I was really genuine. I am not really convinced with above statement. I am a crazy fan of Rahman. If i get a chance, I too like to spend my entire life with Rahman (musical life..of course not intruding into his personal life) Vijay, you are lucky enough that you met ARR at very early stage and nice opportunity to be with ARR. you dealt it perfect. you got the talent to do it. but discriminating other fans is not just good. This is the second time I am observing that kind of attitude. When I met Rahman in Houston, I dont have much choice other than taking an autograph...At that time I dont want to disturb ARR more than that. anyways, I am not being jealous, but contrary to the above two lines of words. All fans are equal (just like all human beings). I luv this grp so much, I get all coolest..rarest bits of ARR which I couldnt get any where else... --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ wrote: Ok Boss.. Sorry :( On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Farzad.. Pls... Lets not deviate... Lets maintain Vijay 's and Gopal's privacy. Already they are envied everywhere. and people are so crazy to meet them for getting some chances to ARR On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ wrote: A snap of Vijay Iyer.. Can anyone help :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: ARR is the Boss with a difference Because he is B O S S ( Bachelor of social Service ) ... :-) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Srini saint.sirin@ wrote: I have been having this question for Vijay for a few days now.. In a world where people dont really like their bosses, how does it feel to work for someone the whole world adores?... :) On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all sort of music is commercialised. and music sales is not that much. Basically, a film which has 4 or 5 Kutthu songs are become the pick of the day ( This was told by Raihannaji), and thats what sells ( told by Vijay) . There needs to be a market for true Music Lovers, and Rahman shares that feeling, and this label of his will give an opportunity for him as well as other musicians to explore what is not within commercial parameters. Almost from the time, Roja got released, I have been a fan. Actually, I dont know, if I could take you through that journey, I used to tour Chennai , in my vacation during my school days. That time Roja cassette had released, and my uncle had bought me the same. On the return journey to Bombay, I didnt listen to the Roja cassette. My sister was listening to it in her walkman. And then she used to say, Its verynice; very nice . But I nevr heard it. Then , I was surfing Tv Channels. Then I heard, Netru Illadha Maatram . Then I went back to Roja, and thats how the journey began Then in 1994, when I came to
[arr] Listen to BBC tamil Music analyze ARR - English write up.
Thank you very much Raman Vinayagam That was a great music treat. For the benefit of non Tamil members , here is the write up. Episode NO. 62 Thottal Poo Malarum song composed by Vishwanathan Ramamoorthy is based on Raag Shuddha Dhanyasi. The underlying base is Carnatic based, but the song has been converted into a light music. The same music was transformed in recent times with the usage of modern instruments, and using technology. Its he same lyrics, and the voices are in sync with Pop and Reggae based. The song gives a feeling, as if one is floating in air in dreams. It has been done with the advancement of science and with the assistance of computer. The song from New appears to be in one Swaram, and appears to be in Indolam Raag. The Influence of science can be seen in this new song. The composition appears as, if the same voice comes and hits from different directions. The beats are high and effective. The traditional instruments are not used. The usage of computer, keyboard is very much visible. This new trend has been got by A.R. Rahman. Its a technolgy age, and he has effected the usage of new techniques for creating a new revolution. A.R. Rahman had Music History with him. His grandfather was Rajagopala Bhagavadhar who did the narration of spiritual stories in stages. Father , Shekhar ( Full name : Kulashekhar) has been working with many Music Directors, as an arranger, and arrangement of Music Instruments. He has worked with a Music Director by name V. Kumar. He has composed for Malayalam Films. He passed away at his young age. His family was fighting against want of money, and because of which Dileep had to join as a keyboard player in the troupe of big Music Directors. He had worked with M.S. Viswanthan, Illayaraja. At that time, many Directors were having some difference of opinion with Illayaraja. So, famous Directors like Balachander, Maniratnam, Bharathiraaja were forced to seek new Music Director for their films. An outcome of that, was the introduction of A.R. Rahman in the film ' Roja. The very first song that he composed for the film became a phenomenal hit. The song had very small bits of stanzas, and it depicts the happiness of a girl, expressing her joy and excitement. It was picturised very superbly. In between, was the voice of the boatman, a shrinking Sithar sound. In 1976, a song Machanai Paartheengal created waves, and this song surpassed that name in 90s. This song has so much of inner layers, but when heard, would appear very simple and very melodious. A.R. Rahman, lives in a age of the television. He had composed music for the TV commercials, and advertisments. Its not easy to compose for Advertisements. People's attention has to be drawn within a time period of 30 to 60 seconds. and the music has to be of highly scientific one. When Rahman entered the film Industry, that was the time, when cable TV, Satellite Channels started entering India. So, Music which would cater to the fast growing pace of the world was needed. Music which would make youngsters dance ..The beats and the rhythm patterns must be fast enough to suit the times. He introduced a lot of variations in the beats and rhythms. A.R. Rahman understand the techniques behind scientific systems in music. Episode No. 63 AVM Saravanan Speaks on ARR :- Rahman composes at an International Level. Thats why everyone addresses him as Isai Puyal . His influence is present in almost all Music Directors nowadays. Previously, Raja Sir or Vishwanathan Sir used to sit together and compose the music totally. But it was Rahman who started this new technique of taking the instruments seperately. Major credit of using all the modertn techniques will go to Rahman. and all Music Directors have been following the trend and the style of Rahman. He is a very hard working person, but we would never know, as to what song he is working for, and which film he is working for. People who are seated outside his studio will be thinking something else, while inside his studio, he would be working on something else. No one can know, when his mood will come, and when he will do the recording. Invariably, he would be working in the nights, and he would be taking rest during the days. He is truly a Different type of a Music Director. There has been a common feeling and accusation that Rahman takes a lot of time for composing music for films. But the standard of music that he gives is an immediate victory. He uses all sorts of technology, and uses the computer for getting different sounds of different instruments, because of which a lot many Instrumentalists have gone without jobs. The time taken for composing is quite short. at times, there are some instruments, which make us get mesmerised. He has done a lot of value addition to even Folk Music. Bharthairaaja 's Kizhakku cheemayile, Karuthamma has good touches of Folk music. Even Folk Village type of music is presented superbly. His music is like giving tetrapacks for Coconet Water
Re: [arr] The Making of Aalakanda from SANGAMAM(tamil)
That was a good info. Thanks Nivedita On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:13 PM, Nivedita R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *The Recording of Aalakanda from Sangamam(tamil)* This song was sung by singer Hariharan and yesteryear music director MS Viswanathan ( MSV). Rahman called M S Viswanathans residence and requested him to sing a song for him. MSV was hesitant as he did not want to sing for other composers. So MSV went to Rahman's studio to tell him in person. But on reaching the studio he found a festive air over the place and came to know it was Rahman's birthday. MSV did not have the heart to say no and finally agreed to sing the song. When MSV heard the song in the film he was moved to tears and thanked Rahman for giving him a beautiful song. MSV has also sung another heart-breaking song in the film Kannathil Muthamittal by Mani Ratnam wich speaks about the emotions of the Sri Lankan refugees. Cheers to ARR -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
Re: [arr] Sakkarkatti review - blogger Qalandar
Hi All, Can any body please tell the feature projects of gurujiplzz --- On Thu, 7/24/08, Anil Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Anil Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] Sakkarkatti review - blogger Qalandar To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 10:43 PM I like this person's reviews his reviews feature on naachgaana.com as well the last line especially is a gem of a line .But why compare, when, like all good Rahman fans, one ought to have both? Music Review: SAKKARAKATTI (Tamil; 2008) As I arrived home today to find the Sakkarakatti CD waiting in my mailbox, I was struck by the fact that even thirteen years after I first encountered the sound of A.R. Rahman, even when the soundtrack in question is not associated with a Mani Ratnam film, and promises to be, most assuredly, a minor work in the context of Rahman's oeuvre, my excitement when unwrapping the album remains undimmed. Some of that is obviously because Rahman -- even lesser Rahman -- speaks to me in a way no other Hindi or Tamil composer does. But much of that is also due to the fact that even minor Rahman contains gems, the sort of musical passage that rears up to dazzle the listener when least expected. And much of the excitement is undoubtedly due to the fact that it is often precisely in Rahman's lesser work that one encounters the nimble sense of play, the occasional cheekiness, that once made him the most light-footed of all of Indian popular cinema's titanic presences. On that front, Sakkarakatti does not disappoint: it isn't pathbreaking music, but it is, quite simply (and provisionally, given these are early days for me where the album is concerned), an immensely enjoyable, even satisfying, album. That the master should have it in him to compose a soundtrack so high on the fun quotient just a few months after the ultra-sober (perhaps even staid) Jodha-Akbar speaks volumes about not just Rahman's versatility, but indeed to the composer's need for smaller projects. These days, these projects might be among his few opportunities (Shankar's films always excepted) to let his hair down. [Aamir and Murugadoss, I hope you are paying attention.] Taxi...Taxi. .. is on the face of it downright silly, a pastiche of neo-hip hop, ragamuffin, and some desi tapori. But its ponderous percussive beat, in contrast to the somewhat drunk quality of the vocals here, that is to say its sheer catchiness, makes it downright irresistible. And there are some moments of genuine zaniness here: from Viviane's French lyrics (delivered in a voice that is nothing if not saucy) to the childishly high-pitched Mamamamamamamamamam aMAMA refrain, to the incongruous Middle Eastern strains littered over the song. This will never be a great song, but its refreshing to see Rahman hasn't lost the ability to poke some fun at himself. Marudaani following on the heels of Taxi...Taxi. .. seems to be the sort of formula that had Munbe Vaa follow the catchy Kummi Aadi on the Sillunu Oru Kaadal soundtrack. But irritation at creative laziness aside, Marudaani is a surprisingly enjoyable song. There's certainly nothing new about this Madhushree (for the most part) solo, and we've heard Rahman croon many many times before -- and yet I was simply unable to resist this song as much as my brain felt I needed to. Old wine in a new bottle? Assuredly. But stale? Far from it: more like one that becomes familiarly mellow with age. The third song on the album is a rarity in Rahman's recent Tamil work, namely a relatively quiet, almost reflective nocturnal song -- or at least as reflective as a song called I Miss You Da can be. For those who found Sillunu Oru Kaadal's Machakaari too busy, and the same film's Majaa too, well, silly, I Miss You Da is the perfect antidote: it is far simpler than many of Rahman's nighttime songs, but nevertheless one takes it seriously, even on a first listen -- perhaps the result of Indai Haza's forlorn Yevanay refrain that recurs over the course of the song; or perhaps because Chinmayi's vocals are recorded at a louder level than one might expect, almost as if she were insisting in one's ear. If handsome could be a song, then surely the dashing Elay would be it: part tribute to the now-past Urvashi Urvashi era of Rahmania, yet all very much contemporary Rahman in its lush orchestration and assured instrumentation, Elay displays whiffs of a younger, more playful Rahman, but for the most part the urge to experiment is represented here with relative abstraction, reflected in the composer's easy assimilation of a wide array of influences into a recognizably Rahman signature, rather than by means of the instinctive energy of his younger days. There's no reason to complain: the season might be different, but the clarity of the Master's voice shines through just the same. Rahman covers a surprising amount of terrain here, from the peppy opening that
Re: [arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
Suresh while I agree with the statement all fans are equal as in all human beings are equal... I think its a wrong allegation on Vijay ...I am dead sure he would never have wanted to to discriminate. Its just the ecstacy of meeting ARR and wanting to share it with others. Any fan would have said he or she is lucky to have met ARR and would feel the same way Vijay felt. Vijay is definitely not a person with attitude. --- On Fri, 7/25/08, SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 4:27 AM He just saw me and he thought that this is a crazy fan, but was really convinced, that I was really genuine. I am not really convinced with above statement. I am a crazy fan of Rahman. If i get a chance, I too like to spend my entire life with Rahman (musical life..of course not intruding into his personal life) Vijay, you are lucky enough that you met ARR at very early stage and nice opportunity to be with ARR. you dealt it perfect. you got the talent to do it. but discriminating other fans is not just good. This is the second time I am observing that kind of attitude. When I met Rahman in Houston, I dont have much choice other than taking an autograph... At that time I dont want to disturb ARR more than that. anyways, I am not being jealous, but contrary to the above two lines of words. All fans are equal (just like all human beings). I luv this grp so much, I get all coolest..rarest bits of ARR which I couldnt get any where else... --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Farzad khaleel [EMAIL PROTECTED] .. wrote: Ok Boss .. Sorry :( On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Farzad.. Pls... Lets not deviate... Lets maintain Vijay 's and Gopal's privacy. Already they are envied everywhere. and people are so crazy to meet them for getting some chances to ARR On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Farzad khaleel [EMAIL PROTECTED] .. wrote: A snap of Vijay Iyer . . Can anyone help :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ARR is the Boss with a difference.. .. Because he is B O S S ( Bachelor of social Service ) ... :-) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Srini saint.sirin@ ... wrote: I have been having this question for Vijay for a few days now.. In a world where people dont really like their bosses, how does it feel to work for someone the whole world adores?... :) On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all sort of music is commercialised. and music sales is not that much. Basically, a film which has 4 or 5 Kutthu songs are become the pick of the day ( This was told by Raihannaji), and thats what sells ( told by Vijay) . There needs to be a market for true Music Lovers, and Rahman shares that feeling, and this label of his will give an opportunity for him as well as other musicians to explore what is not within commercial parameters. Almost from the time, Roja got released, I have been a fan. Actually, I dont know, if I could take you through that journey, I used to tour Chennai , in my vacation during my school days. That time Roja cassette had released, and my uncle had bought me the same. On the return journey to Bombay, I didnt listen to the Roja cassette. My sister was listening to it in her walkman. And then she used to say, Its verynice; very nice . But I nevr heard it. Then , I was surfing Tv Channels. Then I heard, Netru Illadha
Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order
Hi! I'm interested to get one copy. what is the payment details, and how to pay? can i WUMT (Western union) it to you? regards, bala 2008/7/25 r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi People, Got mails from Few people looking out for this as they where not able to source it I can Arrange for 15 original CDs,it will priced @ Rs.350 + Shipping worldwide Track List: *01 Quest for music (Raag Maaya Malava Gowla) 02 Valli Naayagane (Raag Shanmugha Priya) 03 Evolution ( RaagMaaya Malava Gowla) 04 Samajavaragamana (Raag Hindolam) 05 Abharaama Bhakti (Raag Bandhuvarali)* About The Album The album is a fussion of mainly two instruments, tabla and violin. Ustad Zakir Hussain is on the tabla and the violin is played by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The album is a perfect blend of Western, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.. A. R. Rahman has assisted Ustad Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on their World tours as Keyboard player. At that time his name was Dileep. Later this concert was converted to album named Colours-Golden Krithis. C. Jeyasekar was the music director.* *Credits *Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Tabla : Zakir Hussain Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman) Drums, Percussion : Sivamani Mridangam : Srinivasan String section : Kalyan * Interested People can Contact back* * -- Seek the Divine in you...Arise! Awake!
Re: [arr] Arr vs pritam
Well said. Rahman has been unbeatable for nearly two decades Cheers to ARR --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Nithin Sujathan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dont u guys have shame to compare ARR with Pritam. Pritam doesnt even have a single hit song of his own. All are copied from korean/chinese / other languages. With Best Regards, Nithin Sujathan --- On Fri, 7/25/08, V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Arr vs pritam To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 12:47 AM On 7/24/2008 9:22 PM India Time, _light4_u_ wrote: Yeah man even I was thinking about it. Before we had ARR vs jatin lalit, nadeem shravan, anu malik etc. and now we have ARR vs pritam, vishal shekhar, shanka ehsaan loy. Arr has overcome before. I m sure he will overcome now also inshaAllah. Rightly said. And it is telling enough that you forgot to add one more guy in the list - Himmesh Reshammiya. What a meteoric rise and what a disappearing act he did, all within a span of one year or so. You list further clarifies that JL is now forgotten, NS are also not in news, and AM is not any popular now. But our man still stands tall unshaken. -- V
[arr] Director Kalaprabhu in Rahmania show
Dear All, Thanks to Aravind AM for the Mp3. ( But there were some portions that were missed out in the Mp3 ). . The full transcript of what Dir Kalaprabhu spoke is as follows ( Only very relevant matters regarding Sakkarakatti and ARR are briefed here ) Q :- How did you become a Director ? Ans :- Its a very tough question. Right from my childhood, I have been having a lot of interest towards Film making, Graphics and Music. I can paint to an extent. I tried my hand in graphics and music with the help of my friend , and then came back to Filming, and I think I have done something in that. Q :- What did you learn in Music ? Composing, or Singing ? KP :- No No. Not so big like those. I have listened to a lot of songs, and after that formed my own tunes, written lyrics for them. I started singing right from class III. Q :- Your father was a big producer, and how was it to be with him ? Kp :- He was a big producer only outwardly. When he comes home, he used to be very simple. we didnt lead a cinema life. I have seen almost all films produced by my father I like them, but its not like I like them, because its produced by my father... Films like Kandukondein Kandukondein, Kaakha Kaakha, Punnagai Poove. Q :- How did you come to make this film Sakkarakatti ? I narrated the story to my father. He listened to it till the first half. He hd confidence in me, and said that I would surely do a good job. He said to his associate to make preparations for the film to be produced. I dont talk much at homeI live in a seperate world altogether. I did a short film for 10 minutes. I narrated my story to my friend in Mumbai, who encouraged me a lot to develope it well, and take it into a film. The encouragement he gave, and the money that my father gave paved way for Sakkarakatti. The short film that I did was about how a child should be nurtured. The theme of that short film was that, If a son doesnt cry, when his parents expire, that means that the parents dont have a place for themselves in heaven . Sakkarakatti is a very sweet type of a love story. A boy sees a girl, the boy wont get the girl. and a boy will get the girl... You would have seen 1000 films with the same story, but this one would be different. There would be something different in this. The treatment of this would be completely new to Tamil Cinema. My favourite song in the film is Elay. That song appears to be like an early morning song, which inducts freshness. The lyrics has aso come very superbly. .When I went to Rahman Sir and told that I would write lyrics, he saw me from top to bottom. I didnt show my lyrics to him, as I didnt want to take the risk, being it my own film. Q; During one of your interviews somewhere else, you were stating that you are a great fan of Rahman, and once when I was talking with Rahman, asking him, when the music is going to be released, he said, Why do you want to know the date like ?. I have been doing it with so much of love.. Then, I started thinking, Oh. Then he must be really enjoying it, and should be in great vibe with the Director. Otherwise, he wouldnt take such special care.. So, How was it working with Rahman ? KP :- It was a very jolly moment. The time spent would not be known at all. If we go in the afternoon, we would retire only in the early morning. We would be in a different world altogether. If we are near Sir, we get a feel that we are in a different world altogether. whenever we meet some one, there would be an artificial smile in us all the time. But wth Rahman Sir, it would neither be present in him, nor with us, when we meet him. I can be termed as a Rahman devotee, more than a rahman fan. I have been in penance, and Sir has given me six boons, and they are not merely six songs. He gave it to me, for me to survive and live . After hearing each song, it was like taking us to a different world. The song would have picurisation in accordance with the audio. So, before discussing with the dance master, I heard the song so many times (atleast 100 times ) to make it look as special as possible on screen. Q :- How did you get this concept of doing a song, Taxi Taxi ? KP :- Its a climax song in the film. Always wanted a climax song to be peppy, so that the audience can be led towards the climax later. Sir, never compromises on the lyrics. For the Elay song, we started in the afternoon, and ended it next day ( lyrics ) . Na. Muthukumar had taken lot of pains in writing the lyrics for the song, Taxi. The Taxi song took three days for writing it . While composing it, I said Sir, that the song would be picturised in such a fashion as in the Hindi Film Taxi 9211. Sir liked the concept, and it was he who fixed the words Taxi for the song. Blazee has also written a lot of lyrics for the song. The songs have been shot in Madras, bangalore, Tiruchy, Sothuparai Dam etc . I want the audience to feel, that the Director has conveyed some message, without any flaws, and this is my desire . There
[arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
:-)its all how u take it friend!...i didnt find anything wrong in what vijay had said.. For example: people say that they are rahman fans but they wouldnt care in buying his original cds!they just download it in the internet r borrow from someone and copy...in this case i feel he is not genuine fan.. enjoy the journey... (please take this in positive vein..) Praveen --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: He just saw me and he thought that this is a crazy fan, but was really convinced, that I was really genuine. I am not really convinced with above statement. I am a crazy fan of Rahman. If i get a chance, I too like to spend my entire life with Rahman (musical life..of course not intruding into his personal life) Vijay, you are lucky enough that you met ARR at very early stage and nice opportunity to be with ARR. you dealt it perfect. you got the talent to do it. but discriminating other fans is not just good. This is the second time I am observing that kind of attitude. When I met Rahman in Houston, I dont have much choice other than taking an autograph...At that time I dont want to disturb ARR more than that. anyways, I am not being jealous, but contrary to the above two lines of words. All fans are equal (just like all human beings). I luv this grp so much, I get all coolest..rarest bits of ARR which I couldnt get any where else... --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ wrote: Ok Boss.. Sorry :( On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Farzad.. Pls... Lets not deviate... Lets maintain Vijay 's and Gopal's privacy. Already they are envied everywhere. and people are so crazy to meet them for getting some chances to ARR On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ wrote: A snap of Vijay Iyer.. Can anyone help :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: ARR is the Boss with a difference Because he is B O S S ( Bachelor of social Service ) ... :-) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Srini saint.sirin@ wrote: I have been having this question for Vijay for a few days now.. In a world where people dont really like their bosses, how does it feel to work for someone the whole world adores?... :) On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all sort of music is commercialised. and music sales is not that much. Basically, a film which has 4 or 5 Kutthu songs are become the pick of the day ( This was told by Raihannaji), and thats what sells ( told by Vijay) . There needs to be a market for true Music Lovers, and Rahman shares that feeling, and this label of his will give an opportunity for him as well as other musicians to explore what is not within commercial parameters. Almost from the time, Roja got released, I have been a fan. Actually, I dont know, if I could take you through that journey, I used to tour Chennai , in my vacation during my school days. That time Roja cassette had released, and my uncle had bought me the same. On the return journey to Bombay, I didnt listen to the Roja cassette. My sister was listening to it in her walkman. And then she used to say, Its verynice; very nice . But I nevr heard it. Then , I was surfing Tv Channels. Then I heard, Netru Illadha Maatram . Then I went back to Roja, and thats how the journey began Then in 1994, when I came to Chennai, I saw this movie Duet. The song Anjali Anjali with awesome interludes and awesome song. In fact, right after the movie, I made up my
[arr] Rahman to westernize Thirukkural?
Rahman to westernize Thirukkural? July 25, 2008 In a recent interview to a tabloid, A R Rahman expressed his desire to release the Tamil verse collection Thirukkural in rap format. He replied so when asked what would be his contribution to the younger generation. Rahman further mentioned that the project would involve desi Rapper [A R Rahman] Blazee, who is already on the job of preparing the format and would be a novel attempt to popularize Tamil literature. As per Rahman, Blazee would sing Thirukkural in rap version and Carnatic music would be used to mix in the background. Rahman was also quoted as saying by the tabloid that he would only produce the album and music would be rendered by Blazee himself. -- regards.. Krish... His Music ~ My Mother Tongue Rahman is born with so much of humility. He doesn't differentiate between singers and gives all singers the same amount of respect. More importantly, he does not discourage a new singer.When I met Rahman initially, he said, 'I dont know how long I will last in an industry where there are great 'jambavans'. I'll last for 5 years at the most'. Then, I met him 5 years later and he said God has given me 5 moreyears. Now, it's been 20 years he still rules. He's a good humanbeing and a great composer -- SPB Sir http://www.orkut.co.in/AlbumList.aspx?uid=7295035299513517297 http://http//www.orkut.co.in/AlbumList.aspx?uid=7295035299513517297
[arr] a.r.rahman
Rahman doesn't even write what's thought of as world music. He writes a world of music so broad and deep, so instantly likable and lastingly satisfying, it is the whole world. - Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine @@ http://www.freewebs.com/metricsys/
Re: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
Btw *Kaadu Potta Kaadu ( Karuthamma )* by Bharathiraja??? Krishna On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:49 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I even have the recorded version with me, and am very confident that it was Vm in his car in Teynampet... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bro Karthik I heard it very well, and am 200% confident that VM told, that it was his car and he was inside No mistakes here pls... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM, S, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started getting memories of my father. You should live for long. . I cannot forget the praises that I got from that cyclist , in tha t teynampet Signal. This is more than a National Award to me. What more does a writer need ? Vithur, You got it wrong. Here VM said that MSV told him that once when when MSVs car was standing in some place a person got doen from his cycle, requested MSV to down the window mirror and said, Sir, the way you sand Magane, in that song reminded me my father VM said , of an artist no award is big enough in front of these sort of appreciative expressions from people. Note, I only listened to this part and one of IRs unheard masterful tune from the film Karimettu Karuvaayan...Truely this program is a boon for music listeners. Sad I could listen to only when I drive home from office. Regards, Karthik -- *From:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:32 PM *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) In Vairamuthu Neram today, *1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) * ** Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie *2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) * Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That was also not accpted. Some people wanted me to do it myself. I told them in a very polite and decent fashion, that my voice neednt come
[arr] Rahman keen on ode to Thirukkural
Rahman keen on ode to Thirukkural IndiaGlitz [Friday, July 25, 2008] In spite of his busy schedule, music director A. R. Rahman has managed to find time to carry out a project, which is very close to his heart. After kindling the spirits of youngsters with his album 'Vandematharam' with which he retuned our national anthem 'Janagana Mana', Rahman is now working on an album based on Thirukkural. It may be recalled that Ilayaraja had rendered an album on Thiruvasagam with loads of spirituality in it. Rahman in the company of rap singer Blaze is working on the world famous Tamil literary work Thirukkural now. 'We want to take Thirukkural to the next generation. We are doing it with utmost care and dedication in such a way that the poetic genius of Thiruvalluvar is retained' says the highly talented Rahman. Rahman is producing the album which is sure to captivate the hearts of the young. http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/40214.html -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
Re: [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .....)
Yaa. It was sung by Bharathiraaja himself. On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 5:43 PM, .::KriShnA::. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Btw *Kaadu Potta Kaadu ( Karuthamma )* by Bharathiraja??? Krishna On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:49 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I even have the recorded version with me, and am very confident that it was Vm in his car in Teynampet... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 1:38 PM, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bro Karthik I heard it very well, and am 200% confident that VM told, that it was his car and he was inside No mistakes here pls... On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 12:20 PM, S, Karthik [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This song became very famous, and I started getting calls from a lot of people. Once my car was halting near Teynampet Signal ( CHENNAI ) . There was a person who was standing in a cycle near my car. he saw me through the mirror of the car, and spotted me . he asked me to waive the glass down. he said, ' Sir. The way you have written lyric esp those words, Magane Magane ( Oh Son, Oh Son ) . after hearing to it, I have started crying very badly. I started getting memories of my father. You should live for long. . I cannot forget the praises that I got from that cyclist , in tha t teynampet Signal. This is more than a National Award to me. What more does a writer need ? Vithur, You got it wrong. Here VM said that MSV told him that once when when MSVs car was standing in some place a person got doen from his cycle, requested MSV to down the window mirror and said, Sir, the way you sand Magane, in that song reminded me my father VM said , of an artist no award is big enough in front of these sort of appreciative expressions from people. Note, I only listened to this part and one of IRs unheard masterful tune from the film Karimettu Karuvaayan...Truely this program is a boon for music listeners. Sad I could listen to only when I drive home from office. Regards, Karthik -- *From:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Sent:* Thursday, July 24, 2008 11:32 PM *To:* arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com *Subject:* [arr] Vairamuthu Neram ( Thai Manne Vanakkam, iruvar .) In Vairamuthu Neram today, *1.Chittathatinal Konda Pithathinal ( Duet ) * ** Myself and A.R. Rahman worked very hard with strenous effort for the film Duet. A.R. Rahman selected some lyrics from my works titled, Thiruti Ezhudiya Theerpugal ( Rectified Writings of Judgements). We were thinking of who could be the best singer who can sing the same. This should come as a Voice, and should also be in a tune. It should be mid way between the tune, and the utterings of the words. So, we decided that instead of a singer singing this, it would be better, if the hero himself could be used to narrate these lyrics , and sing them, instead of a stand alone singer doing it. The Director also accepted it. A. R. Rahman also accepted it. The Hero didnt want to accept it, and was hesitant. We called Actor Prabhu to the Composing Studio. We asked him to read the lyrics. He is elder to me, but would address me as Anne ( Elder brother ) . Pls read the poem yourself, or make it possible by someone who knows better Tamil than me. I replied, No No. You are the successor of Nadigar Thilagam ( Sivaji Ganesan) . It would be a great fame for me, if you read this. You cannot corner yourself, as not knowing Tamil. . He told, that he has studied in convent, and was apprehensive, but I insisted in him doing it. He did a wonderful job in rendering it in the movie *2. Udal Mannukku ( IRUVAR ) * Of all the movies of Maniratnam, I like Nayagan and Iruvar. I consider it a very great opportunity to write lyrics for the film Iruvar. Because its a periodical film. The film starts in the 50s, and ends in the 80s. During these 30 years, how the beauty of the language has changed, how the lifestyles have changed., how the political system has changed, have been depicted very well in that movie. I came to write in the 80s. , and the film gave me an experience of writing songs for about 40 years. There was a beautiful story line, depicted in that movie. when MGR, wanted to utilise his very first chance in movies, what sort of song would he sing, if he acts in a King, Queen movie. This sort of situation was given to me by Maniratnam, and he wanted me to write lyrics for the same The style of the 40s, and the 50s should be replicated in a movie, which has to be screened in the 90s. I started practising and learning the style of the lyrics that was used in those times. This is not a song, but its like a declaration. There was a question, as to who would sing, or utter these lyrics in the movie ?. we all thought that , A.R. Rahman could do it himself. But he didnt want to do it. Some people thought of making it done with the help of some play back singers. That
Re: [arr] Re: It's Rahman versus Pritam once again!
Rahman V/S Pritam...m feeling like laughin my lungs out.Can there be any comparison btw God and myriad human beings?? LOLZZZ --- On Thu, 24/7/08, eternal arr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: eternal arr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Re: It's Rahman versus Pritam once again! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, 24 July, 2008, 11:55 PM mams let me tell u one thing there's always one king ruling and its now A.R.RAHMAN man and dont ever compare king RAHMAN with somebody like preetam im sory if i hut sombody but its a fact that need no proofs --- On Thu, 24/7/08, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@ yahoo.com wrote: From: Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Re: It's Rahman versus Pritam once again! To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Thursday, 24 July, 2008, 10:58 PM Now Pritam will take a large print out of the news and post it in his drawing room as an advertisement or award... lol... --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Arijit Debnath [EMAIL PROTECTED] .. wrote: Media needs some news to print, so they are doing they also very clearly know that there is no comparison.. ..but they doing their job in different gossiping way to get attracted... .. Now Pritam will take a large print out of the news and post it in his drawing room as an advertisement or award... don't bother about these news. in the spare time Pritam also listens to Rahman's music to have piece in mind and to get new musical ideas... that news will never be published in any news paper or web sites Arijit On 24/07/2008, Naveen Naushad [EMAIL PROTECTED] . wrote: The music industry, which was off late going through a slump, has reasons to smile. The first half of the year, which saw just JODHAA AKBAR, RACE and JANNAT generating good audio sales, already has three brisk sellers. And that just in the first month of the second half itself! It may be called a coincidence of sorts that it was A.R.Rahman who gave the music industry an elixir with JODHAA AKBAR. He was later displaced by Pritam with RACE and finally JANNAT. Just like the beginning of the year, it's A.R.Rahman who has once again scorched the charts this time around too with his JAANE TU...YA JAANE NA, which is sitting comfortably at the top, and for a few weeks now. And once again it's Pritam (like with RACE and JANNAT) who is challenging Rahman for the pole position with his SINGH IS KINNG! However, unlike the previous occasion, this time around a third player has come into the fray, in the form of iconoclastic composers, Vishal and Shekhar, whose BACHNA AE HASEENO is giving hot pursuit to the above two albums. Well, it will be interesting to see who emerges the winner, this time around. http://www.glamsham .com/movies/ scoops/08/ jul/24-its- rehman-versus- -pritam-once- again-070806. asp Naveen From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Click here. Bring your gang together. Do your thing. Find your favourite Yahoo! group at http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/
[arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
:) I will calm down guys! Just said my opinion. because it happened two times. i forgot to mention one thing in my previous mail that. When I wrote my ARR story in Houston, Vijay made a comment that thats the way fan shouldn't be! but I can't help myself. I am crazy fan of ARR. I would like to meet him..talk to him..have a snap with him. take an autograph with him...we luv him. same thing happened with vijay around 15 years back, where less media and communication world. and he is saying those things now! thats why i hurted little bit. anyways, I understand he may not be meant that. but it sounds like that because of those words and he said that to me, when I met ARR. anyways, I dont wanna continue personal discussions..njoy ARR related stuff :) --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Mahima Sengupta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Suresh while I agree with the statement all fans are equal as in all human beings are equal... I think its a wrong allegation on Vijay ...I am dead sure he would never have wanted to to discriminate. Its just the ecstacy of meeting ARR and wanting to share it with others. Any fan would have said he or she is lucky to have met ARR and would feel the same way Vijay felt. Vijay is definitely not a person with attitude. --- On Fri, 7/25/08, SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: SURESH [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 4:27 AM He just saw me and he thought that this is a crazy fan, but was really convinced, that I was really genuine. I am not really convinced with above statement. I am a crazy fan of Rahman. If i get a chance, I too like to spend my entire life with Rahman (musical life..of course not intruding into his personal life) Vijay, you are lucky enough that you met ARR at very early stage and nice opportunity to be with ARR. you dealt it perfect. you got the talent to do it. but discriminating other fans is not just good. This is the second time I am observing that kind of attitude. When I met Rahman in Houston, I dont have much choice other than taking an autograph... At that time I dont want to disturb ARR more than that. anyways, I am not being jealous, but contrary to the above two lines of words. All fans are equal (just like all human beings). I luv this grp so much, I get all coolest..rarest bits of ARR which I couldnt get any where else... --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ .. wrote: Ok Boss .. Sorry :( On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Farzad.. Pls... Lets not deviate... Lets maintain Vijay 's and Gopal's privacy. Already they are envied everywhere. and people are so crazy to meet them for getting some chances to ARR On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ .. wrote: A snap of Vijay Iyer . . Can anyone help :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: ARR is the Boss with a difference.. .. Because he is B O S S ( Bachelor of social Service ) ... :-) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Srini saint.sirin@ ... wrote: I have been having this question for Vijay for a few days now.. In a world where people dont really like their bosses, how does it feel to work for someone the whole world adores?... :) On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all
Re: [arr] Re: It's Rahman versus Pritam once again!
I didnt see pritam being compared to ARR anywhere in the article. You guys need to read properly. Its who is ruling the charts. On 7/25/08, parichay bhattacharya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rahman V/S Pritam...m feeling like laughin my lungs out.Can there be any comparison btw God and myriad human beings?? LOLZZZ --- On *Thu, 24/7/08, eternal arr [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: eternal arr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Re: It's Rahman versus Pritam once again! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, 24 July, 2008, 11:55 PM mams let me tell u one thing there's always one king ruling and its now A.R.RAHMAN man and dont ever compare king RAHMAN with somebody like preetam im sory if i hut sombody but its a fact that need no proofs --- On *Thu, 24/7/08, Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@ yahoo.com* wrote: From: Jahanzeb Farooq jahanzebtippu@ yahoo.com Subject: [arr] Re: It's Rahman versus Pritam once again! To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Thursday, 24 July, 2008, 10:58 PM Now Pritam will take a large print out of the news and post it in his drawing room as an advertisement or award... lol... --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com arrahmanfans%40yahoogroups.com, Arijit Debnath [EMAIL PROTECTED] .. wrote: Media needs some news to print, so they are doing they also very clearly know that there is no comparison.. ..but they doing their job in different gossiping way to get attracted... .. Now Pritam will take a large print out of the news and post it in his drawing room as an advertisement or award... don't bother about these news. in the spare time Pritam also listens to Rahman's music to have piece in mind and to get new musical ideas... that news will never be published in any news paper or web sites Arijit On 24/07/2008, Naveen Naushad [EMAIL PROTECTED] . wrote: The music industry, which was off late going through a slump, has reasons to smile. The first half of the year, which saw just JODHAA AKBAR, RACE and JANNAT generating good audio sales, already has three brisk sellers. And that just in the first month of the second half itself! It may be called a coincidence of sorts that it was A.R.Rahman who gave the music industry an elixir with JODHAA AKBAR. He was later displaced by Pritam with RACE and finally JANNAT. Just like the beginning of the year, it's A.R.Rahman who has once again scorched the charts this time around too with his JAANE TU...YA JAANE NA, which is sitting comfortably at the top, and for a few weeks now. And once again it's Pritam (like with RACE and JANNAT) who is challenging Rahman for the pole position with his SINGH IS KINNG! However, unlike the previous occasion, this time around a third player has come into the fray, in the form of iconoclastic composers, Vishal and Shekhar, whose BACHNA AE HASEENO is giving hot pursuit to the above two albums. Well, it will be interesting to see who emerges the winner, this time around. http://www.glamsham .com/movies/ scoops/08/ jul/24-its- rehman-versus- -pritam-once- again-070806. asphttp://www.glamsham.com/movies/scoops/08/jul/24-its-rehman-versus--pritam-once-again-070806.asp Naveen -- From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Click here.http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_groups_10/*http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/ -- Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it nowhttp://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_mail_2/*http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/
Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order
wats ur location Balamurugan Ramakrishnan ? --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Balamurugan Ramakrishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Balamurugan Ramakrishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 3:30 PM Hi! I'm interested to get one copy. what is the payment details, and how to pay? can i WUMT (Western union) it to you? regards, bala 2008/7/25 r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Hi People, Got mails from Few people looking out for this as they where not able to source it I can Arrange for 15 original CDs,it will priced @ Rs.350 + Shipping worldwide Track List: 01 Quest for music (Raag Maaya Malava Gowla) 02 Valli Naayagane (Raag Shanmugha Priya) 03 Evolution ( RaagMaaya Malava Gowla) 04 Samajavaragamana (Raag Hindolam) 05 Abharaama Bhakti (Raag Bandhuvarali) About The Album The album is a fussion of mainly two instruments, tabla and violin. Ustad Zakir Hussain is on the tabla and the violin is played by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The album is a perfect blend of Western, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.. A. R. Rahman has assisted Ustad Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on their World tours as Keyboard player. At that time his name was Dileep. Later this concert was converted to album named Colours-Golden Krithis. C. Jeyasekar was the music director. Credits Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Tabla : Zakir Hussain Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman) Drums, Percussion : Sivamani Mridangam : Srinivasan String section : Kalyan Interested People can Contact back -- Seek the Divine in you...Arise! Awake!
Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order
Arvind, Please can you take individual discussions off the group? I would have written this personally to you , but this should get an idea for others too. When you announce something in the group that is fine, but when it comes to individual conversations (which the group is no longer a part of, or relevant) take it off the group. Hope you take it in a postive note. On 7/25/08, r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: wats ur location *Balamurugan Ramakrishnan* ? --- On *Fri, 7/25/08, Balamurugan Ramakrishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: Balamurugan Ramakrishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 3:30 PM Hi! I'm interested to get one copy. what is the payment details, and how to pay? can i WUMT (Western union) it to you? regards, bala 2008/7/25 r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi People, Got mails from Few people looking out for this as they where not able to source it I can Arrange for 15 original CDs,it will priced @ Rs.350 + Shipping worldwide Track List: *01 Quest for music (Raag Maaya Malava Gowla) 02 Valli Naayagane (Raag Shanmugha Priya) 03 Evolution ( RaagMaaya Malava Gowla) 04 Samajavaragamana (Raag Hindolam) 05 Abharaama Bhakti (Raag Bandhuvarali)* About The Album The album is a fussion of mainly two instruments, tabla and violin. Ustad Zakir Hussain is on the tabla and the violin is played by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The album is a perfect blend of Western, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.. A. R. Rahman has assisted Ustad Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on their World tours as Keyboard player. At that time his name was Dileep. Later this concert was converted to album named Colours-Golden Krithis. C. Jeyasekar was the music director.* * Credits *Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Tabla : Zakir Hussain Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman) Drums, Percussion : Sivamani Mridangam : Srinivasan String section : Kalyan * Interested People can Contact back* * -- Seek the Divine in you...Arise! Awake!
[arr] Re: Vijay Iyer in Rahmania Radio Program
vaidya ji. plz stop calling me himmathwala. I feel little embarrassing :) there is story behind this mail id. my birth name is: Himavanth I was having [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail id, to which i subscribed to this group during early day of 2000. I used to get 100s of mails. So i thought of creating new mail id with my birth name, which was not available. so i created this, which is very near rhyming wise (it striked to me at that time)...anyways, I feel little shy when i saw my email id. anyways, i wanted to say that because, ppl wont judge my attitude based on my email id. --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Dinesh Vaidya [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know Vijay Iyer and he is the last person to speak or mention something in a selfish way. So Dear Suresh, kindly remove this doubt from your mind. Since this was interview of Vijay as a person, it is but natural that he will respond as an individual and he can not be the representative of all fans all the time. And Suresh Himmathwalla ji, As far as meeting Rahman, You atleast have his signature taken, I have not even seen him in person, so aren't you much better placed than many of us ? Be happy ! Best regards DInesh Vaidya Pune --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, SURESH himmathwala@ wrote: He just saw me and he thought that this is a crazy fan, but was really convinced, that I was really genuine. I am not really convinced with above statement. I am a crazy fan of Rahman. If i get a chance, I too like to spend my entire life with Rahman (musical life..of course not intruding into his personal life) Vijay, you are lucky enough that you met ARR at very early stage and nice opportunity to be with ARR. you dealt it perfect. you got the talent to do it. but discriminating other fans is not just good. This is the second time I am observing that kind of attitude. When I met Rahman in Houston, I dont have much choice other than taking an autograph...At that time I dont want to disturb ARR more than that. anyways, I am not being jealous, but contrary to the above two lines of words. All fans are equal (just like all human beings). I luv this grp so much, I get all coolest..rarest bits of ARR which I couldnt get any where else... --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ wrote: Ok Boss.. Sorry :( On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 9:19 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Farzad.. Pls... Lets not deviate... Lets maintain Vijay 's and Gopal's privacy. Already they are envied everywhere. and people are so crazy to meet them for getting some chances to ARR On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:55 PM, Farzad khaleel farsad666@ wrote: A snap of Vijay Iyer.. Can anyone help :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 8:03 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: ARR is the Boss with a difference Because he is B O S S ( Bachelor of social Service ) ... :-) On Thu, Jul 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM, Srini saint.sirin@ wrote: I have been having this question for Vijay for a few days now.. In a world where people dont really like their bosses, how does it feel to work for someone the whole world adores?... :) On Jul 24, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Madhavan Rajan wrote: Thanks for the writeup Vithur... I'm proud of you Vijay :-) Just a few seconds with our boss made me feel like I'm surrounded by an aura of modesty! You are blessed to be with him and my best wishes for KM Music... I'm waiting for the first KM album from Rashid Ali soon! Cheers, Madhavan.R I live in a musical kingdom and A R Rahman is the King. On Wed, Jul 23, 2008 at 8:39 PM, Vithur vithurm@ wrote: Dear Rahmaniacs, VIJAY IYER ( our co-owner and moderator of Yahoogroups) was in air today , sharing his experiences with Raihanaji on Aaha FM 91.9. A brief of what he discussed with Raihanaji is as follows :- Hi. This is Vijay. I am from Mumbai, just moved to Chennai. I was a big fan of AR, then became a friend of him, and its my good fortune that I work for him now. I am based in Chennai now. Rahman has announced his new music label, which is called KM Music. Its a music company. I manage the Label. I also do other things like managing the content of his website , lot of creative stuff etc . Km Music has been Rahman 's dream, and he has mentioned this in a lot of his interviews. The Kind of music he likes... Nowadays, if you see, all sort of music is commercialised. and music sales is not that much. Basically, a film which has 4 or 5 Kutthu songs are become the pick of the day ( This was told by Raihannaji), and thats what sells ( told by Vijay) . There needs to be a market for true Music Lovers, and Rahman shares that feeling, and this label of
Re: [arr] **Download** Vijay Iyer's Rahmania interview
i second you srini, untill i joined this group i also thought the same,, On 7/24/08, Srini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is one thing sooo very true in what Vijay said in the interview.. We all think we are the Biggest rahman fan till we join this group!!! I sure did.. True to the hero himself, this yahoo group humbles us. On Jul 25, 2008, at 12:14 AM, Aravind AM wrote: Hi Rawat, The interview is partly in english and partly in Tamil anyways, the file is just 2.5 MB so, u can check it out... Aravind http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com Download Rahmania show interviews at http://rahmania.4shared.com --- On *Thu, 7/24/08, V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: V S Rawat [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] **Download** Vijay Iyer's Rahmania interview To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 1:59 PM On 7/24/2008 7:53 AM India Time, _Aravind AM_ wrote: Hi all, I've uploaded Vijay Iyer's interview on yesterday's Rahmania show, at the usual location: http://rahmania. 4shared.com http://rahmania.4shared.com/ btw, which language are they speaking in? I wouldn't be able to understand Tamil. The contents as in transcript were excellent. -- V (I've also uploaded Interview of Director Kalaprabhu (of Sakkarakatti fame) in the same location) @ Vijay: It was a superb interview dude I wish they had given you some more time to talk! Cheers, Aravind http://arrahmaniac. blogspot. com http://arrahmaniac.blogspot.com/ Download Rahmania show interviews at http://rahmania. 4shared.comhttp://rahmania.4shared.com/
[arr] LAGAAN IN SHOLAY!
LAGAAN IN SHOLAY! Recently, i was veiwing the movie Sholay---there in the scene where the girl 'basanti' rides wd the duo nd amitabh says that famous dialogue'tumhara naam kya hai basanti'---rite after this dialogue,in the background music u find traces of the tune 'chale chalo' frm 'LAGAAN'--- I m sorry guys i dnt have the link to thisbut try getting a dvd nd see wat i have said is true... Posted by Ketan in orkut. -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order
sure Gomzy,usually i do that,forgot this time will do when there is Real need to post a update --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Gomzy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 8:09 PM Arvind, Please can you take individual discussions off the group? I would have written this personally to you , but this should get an idea for others too. When you announce something in the group that is fine, but when it comes to individual conversations (which the group is no longer a part of, or relevant) take it off the group. Hope you take it in a postive note. On 7/25/08, r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote: wats ur location Balamurugan Ramakrishnan ? --- On Fri, 7/25/08, Balamurugan Ramakrishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] com wrote: From: Balamurugan Ramakrishnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Subject: Re: [arr] Golden Krithis Colours - CD Order To: arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com Date: Friday, July 25, 2008, 3:30 PM Hi! I'm interested to get one copy. what is the payment details, and how to pay? can i WUMT (Western union) it to you? regards, bala 2008/7/25 r arvind [EMAIL PROTECTED] com Hi People, Got mails from Few people looking out for this as they where not able to source it I can Arrange for 15 original CDs,it will priced @ Rs.350 + Shipping worldwide Track List: 01 Quest for music (Raag Maaya Malava Gowla) 02 Valli Naayagane (Raag Shanmugha Priya) 03 Evolution ( RaagMaaya Malava Gowla) 04 Samajavaragamana (Raag Hindolam) 05 Abharaama Bhakti (Raag Bandhuvarali) About The Album The album is a fussion of mainly two instruments, tabla and violin. Ustad Zakir Hussain is on the tabla and the violin is played by Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan. The album is a perfect blend of Western, Hindustani and Carnatic classical music.. A. R. Rahman has assisted Ustad Zakir Hussain and Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan on their World tours as Keyboard player. At that time his name was Dileep. Later this concert was converted to album named Colours-Golden Krithis. C. Jeyasekar was the music director. Credits Violin : Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan Tabla : Zakir Hussain Music Orchestration, Arrangements, Conducting : C Jeyasekar Keyboards : A. S. Dileep Kumar (A.R. Rahman) Drums, Percussion : Sivamani Mridangam : Srinivasan String section : Kalyan Interested People can Contact back -- Seek the Divine in you...Arise! Awake!
[arr] Delightful Debut
*Delightful Debut* *Despite the clichéd trappings of its story, Jaane Tu's success in the box office is well deserved, says **SMM AUSAJA * Actor Aamir Khan has an illustrious lineage. His uncle Nasir Hussain made some of the breeziest musicals of 60s and 70s, after a blazing debut with *Tum Sa Nahin Dekha* (1957). His father Tahir Hussain also began as an assistant to Nasir in Tum Sa Nahin Dekha, and soon graduated to an 'executive producer' level in Nasir Hussain Films. He turned producer with Jeetendra-Asha Parekh starrer *Caravan* (1971), a musical success. He produced several films later, including *Anamika* (1973), *Zakhmee* (1975), *Dulha Bikta Hai* (1982), and the Aamir starrers Tum Mere Ho (1990) and *Hum Hain Rahi Pyaar Ke* (1993). However, it was Nasir who launched Aamir in *Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak* in 1988, under his son Mansoor Khan's direction. In 2008, Aamir Khan has launched his nephew Imran Khan, (Nasir Husain's daughter Nuzhat's son) on the silver screen! *Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na* is the third film from Aamir's production house 'Aamir Khan Productions', the previous two being *Lagaan* and *Taare Zameen Par *– both acclaimed success stories. Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na also marks the debut of writer Abbas Tyrewala in direction. He had scripted many prominent films in the past viz. *Asoka*(2001), *Munnabhai MBBS* (2003) and *Main Hoon Na* (2004). The Bandra-centric film is about a bunch of teenaged kids, their inter-personal relationships, and how they bond. But the focus is on Imran Khan and Genelia (the actress was launched with Ritesh Deshmukh in *Tujhe Meri Kasam *in 2003). They play inseparable buddies amidst a group of teens, where unlike the others they don't have a romantic partner. So it's decided that they should move away from each other and find the person they want to spend their life with. Genelia gets a possessive rich suitor who gets into a series of brawls before she realizes he is not meant for her, Imran gets a girlfriend with perpetually quarrelling parents, and an incident at her house makes Imran realize the futility of the relationship. It's only when Imran and Genelia are apart that they realize the importance of each other, and the fact that they are made for each other. Prateik Babbar plays Genelia's introvert brother in a debut that leaves a mark. Abbas impresses with the screenplay, dialogues and direction, but not the story. His story is full of clichéd trappings, something that's conventional and seen in numerous movies before, but the screenplay dialogues and treatment save the day. The film's first 20 minutes are boring, predictable and disappointing. Then it picks up and holds the interest all the way to its 'filmy' climax. The climax degenerates the film to a masala potboiler, an alternate end would have elevated the film several notches up. The direction is striking in its grip on the narrative, though the beginning and the end denies it a better adjective. The music by A R Rehman could have been better, only one song 'Pappu cant dance saala..' clicks. The cinematography by Manoj Lobo is pleasing, art-direction is adequate, and the background music compliments the narrative. Sohail and Arbaaz Khan do a delightful cameo as 'ethnically superior' Rajputs; Paresh Rawal is wasted in a small role. Naseeruddin Shah is adequate as a feudal lord in the frame, and Ratna Pathak Shah as Imran's mother does well. The bunch of kids who play the lead pair's pals do a good job, they act like seasoned artistes and the credit goes to Tyrewala in extracting good performances. But the soul of the film is elevated to an admirable level by the three leads – Prateek, Genelia and Imran. Smita Patil and Raj Babbar's son delivers an endearing performance, worthy of applause. He lives up to the expectations that people had from the child of two celebrated performers of the industry – Raj Babbar and Smita Patil. Genelia gives an honest performance, and her expressions enliven the moments of romance in the film. She has a bright future. Finally the film belongs to Imran. He manages to laugh and cry with the ease of a veteran, and if this film is any indication, he will shine on the horizon for years to come. A star is born. Aamir Khan deserves to be congratulated. http://www.tehelka.com/story_main40.asp?filename=Ws020808Delightful.asp -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
Re: [arr] LAGAAN IN SHOLAY!
wow.can someone look this up? On 7/25/08, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LAGAAN IN SHOLAY! Recently, i was veiwing the movie Sholay---there in the scene where the girl 'basanti' rides wd the duo nd amitabh says that famous dialogue'tumhara naam kya hai basanti'---rite after this dialogue,in the background music u find traces of the tune 'chale chalo' frm 'LAGAAN'--- I m sorry guys i dnt have the link to thisbut try getting a dvd nd see wat i have said is true... Posted by Ketan in orkut. -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
[arr] Re: LAGAAN IN SHOLAY!
Are you talking about 'Ramgopal Varma Ki Aag' or the old classic 'Sholay'? The new version is not called Sholay due to copyright problems. And if u mean the old Sholay, then it means Lagaan music is inspired from it sai --- In arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LAGAAN IN SHOLAY! Recently, i was veiwing the movie Sholay---there in the scene where the girl 'basanti' rides wd the duo nd amitabh says that famous dialogue'tumhara naam kya hai basanti'---rite after this dialogue,in the background music u find traces of the tune 'chale chalo' frm 'LAGAAN'--- I m sorry guys i dnt have the link to thisbut try getting a dvd nd see wat i have said is true... Posted by Ketan in orkut. -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always
[arr] ARR answers fans' questions - Jul 25
1. When will you work with singer Nagoor Hanifa? Am waiting for that opportunity. 2. Fav. songs in your composition? 1. Putham Puthu Bhoomi Vendum 2. Ella Pugazhum oruvan oruvanukke 3. Newyork Nagaram 3. I want to be your friend, throughout my life. What am I supposed to do? If you are a good son to your mother; good husband to your wife; good father to your children, then you are my friend too. :) 4. Can you compose a song in 24 seconds? Dr. Vithur... RMI (Rahmaniac Multilingual Interface) 30.07.08 சினிமா இசைப்புயலே! தங்கள் இசையில் இசைமுரசு நாகூர் ஹனீபாவுக்கு பாட வாய்ப்புக் கொடுப்பீர்களா? கா. தமிழ்ச்செல்வன், கோயம்புத்தூர். அந்த வாய்ப்பை எதிர்பார்த்து நானும் காத்துக்கொண்டிருக்கிறேன். உலகப் பொதுமறையான திருக்குறளுக்கு இசை வடிவம் தருவீர்களா? சு. ராம்பிரபு, மதுரை. திருக்குறள் இப்போதுள்ள இளம் தலைமுறையினருக்கு போய்ச் சேரணும்னு ஒரு புது முயற்சியில் ஈடுபட்டிருக்கோம். அதாவது பாடகர் ப்ளாசே அவரோடு சேர்ந்து கர்நாடிக் ஸ்டைலில் தமிழிலேயே பாடி அதை இங்கிலீஸ் ராப்பில் கொண்டுவரப்போகிறோம். விரைவில் அதைக் கேட்கலாம். இந்த ஆல்பத்தைத் தயாரிப்பது மட்டுமே நான். தங்கள் இசையில் தங்கள் மனதை மிகவும் கவர்ந்த தமிழ்ப்பாடல்கள் எது? குணசேகரன், புவனகிரி. புத்தம் புது பூமி வேண்டும் - `திருடா திருடா' எல்லாப் புகழும் ஒருவன் ஒருவனுக்கே - அழகியதமிழ்மகன். நியூயார்க் நகரம்... `ஜில்லுனு ஒரு காதல்' உங்களின் நண்பனாக நான் ஆக வேண்டும். என் ஆயுள்மழையின் கடைசித்துளி சொட்டும் வரை உங்களின் தோழனாக இருக்க வேண்டும் என்பது இந்த இருபத்து மூன்று வயது இளைஞனின் ஒரு வாழ்நாள் கனவு! என் கனவு நிறைவேறுமா இசைப்புயலே? புரட்சிநம்பி, அரும்பாக்கம். உன் தாய்க்கு நல்ல மகனாக இரு. உன் மனைவிக்கு நல்ல கணவனாக இரு. உன் குழந்தைக்கு நல்ல தகப்பனாக இரு. இந்த தேசத்துக்கு நல்ல பக்தனாக இரு. இப்படியெல்லாம் இருந்தால் நீ எப்போதும் என் தோழன்தான். அந்தக் காலத்தில் வந்த `ஸவுண்ட் ஆஃப் மியூஸிக்' படத்தை எவ்வளவு முறை பார்த்து இருப்பீர்கள்? வாசுதேவன், சேலம். இரண்டு மூன்று முறை பார்த்திருக்கிறேன். என் வாழ்க்கையில் மறக்க முடியாத படம். ஆனால் இப்போது ஸ்கூலிலேயே அந்த சாங்ஸ் எல்லாம் சொல்லித்தர ஆரம்பிச்சிட்டாங்க. சோம்பலை இசையால் முறிக்க இயலுமா? விஜயலட்சுமி, பொழிச்சலூர். முடியும்னு நினைக்கிறேன். நான் ஒருதடவை தொடர்ந்து இடைவிடாமல் ஒர்க் பண்ணிக்கொண்டிருந்த நேரத்தில் ஒருவித மனச்சோர்வும், சோம்பலும் ஏற்பட்டபோது ரேடியோவில் சும்மா ஏதோ ஒரு பட்டனை தட்ட, முஷ்ரத் பதே அலிகானின் கவாலி பாடல்கள் அதில் ஒலித்தது. இவர் யாருன்னா உலகப் புகழ்பெற்ற பாகிஸ்தானிய கவாலிப் பாடகர். அவரோட குரலும், பாடும் ஸ்டைலும் அதன் வரிகளையும் கேட்டபோது, என்னையும் அறியாமல் புத்துணர்ச்சியும், உற்சாகமும் ஏற்பட்டது. மவுனம் எப்போது வெற்றியைத் தரும்? அலமேலு, ஈரோடு. உன்னால் நல்லதைப் பேச முடியலேங்கிறபோது அமைதியாய் இரு. அப்படி அமைதியாய் இருக்கும்போது நிறைய வம்புதும்புகள் தவிர்க்கப்படும். எண்ணங்கள் சிதறாமல் இருக்கும். சாதனைகள் புரியலாம். எனவே மவுனமாக இருக்கும்போதுதான் மவுனம் வெற்றியைத் தரும். தமிழ்த்திரையுலகம், ஹிந்தித் திரையுலகம், ஹாலிவுட் திரையுலகம் உங்கள் பார்வையில் என்ன வித்தியாசம் காண்கிறீர்கள்? சுரேஷ். விருகம்பாக்கம். ஆங்கிலத்தில் ஒரு பழமொழி இருக்கு. Nothing Succeeds Like Success. எது வெற்றியடைகிறதோ அதைப் பின்பற்றுவதற்கு நிறையப் பேர் இருக்குறாங்க. அதேபோல் எதில் அதிக பணம் கிடைக்குமோ அதற்கு வாலண்டியர்ஸ் அதிகம் வருவாங்க. ஹாலிவுட் எடுத்துக்கொண்டால் அவர்கள் உலகம் பூராவும் வெற்றிகரமா இருக்காங்க. அதனாலதான் ஒரிஜினாலிட்டியை கண்ட்ரோல் பண்ணவும் ஒரு பெரிய படத்தை எடுத்து உலகம் பூரா ரசிக்க வைக்கவும் அவர்களால் முடிகிறது. இப்போ நம்ம இந்திய சினிமாவிலும் அப்படிப்பட்ட ஒரு போக்கு அமைஞ்சிருக்கு. இது மகிழ்ச்சிக்குரிய விஷயம். ஒரு படத்தை 24 மணி நேரத்தில் எடுத்து வெளியிட்டார்கள். அதுபோல் உங்களால் 24 நொடியில் ஒரு பாடலுக்கு இசையமைக்க முடியுமா? சாதனை படைக்க அவ்வாறு உங்களுக்கு ஆசை உள்ளதா? என். சிவகுமார், சென்னை 28. முடியுமா? முடியாதா? என்பது பிரச்னை இல்லை. முதலில் அந்தப் பாடல் உங்களுக்குப் பிடிக்க வேண்டும். ஒரு நிமிஷத்தில் பத்து டியூன்கள் போடலாம். நான் முன்பு மியூசிக் பண்ண ஆரம்பித்தபோது, எவ்வளவு ஃபாஸ்ட்டா பண்ணினேன்னு மக்கள் கேட்பதைக் காட்டிலும் அந்தப் பாடல் எந்த அளவுக்கு அவங்களுக்குப் பிடிச்சிருக்கு. நல்லா இருக்குன்னு ஃபீல் பண்ணணும்னு மட்டுமே நினைச்சேன். குழந்தை பத்து மாதம் கழித்துப் பிறக்கும்போது அது சுகப் பிரசவம். குழந்தை ஆறு மாதத்தில் பிறக்கும்போது அது குறைப்பிரசவம். இன்குபேட்டரில் வைத்து அதைக் காப்பாத்த வேண்டியிருக்குமில்லையா? (சிரிக்கிறார்). அப்படி வேகமா இசையமைத்த ஒரு சில நல்ல பாடல்கள் வெற்றி பெற்றிருக்கலாம். என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை அது ஃப்ளூக்கில் கிடைச்ச வெற்றிதான். சாதனைக்காக இசை என்பதை நான் பெரிசா கருதுவதில்லை. -- Sent from my very old 386 machine.
Re: [arr] Sakkarkatti review - blogger Qalandar
Bharath, For the updated and confirmed listing you can always go to ARR's official site http://arrahman.com/ - check the discography section - these are the ones where ARR has signed the dotted line. The site lists these as the forthcoming projects . *Hindi* Yuvraaj Ghajini Dilli 6 Blue *Tamil* Sultan Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam Robot Marmayogi *Telegu* Puli Apart from these I think the Wikipedia page will list some more projects - but those are all unconfirmed http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_R_Rahman -A On Fri, Jul 25, 2008 at 2:53 AM, bharath kumar [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Hi All, Can any body please tell the feature projects of gurujiplzz --- On *Thu, 7/24/08, Anil Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED]* wrote: From: Anil Nair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] Sakkarkatti review - blogger Qalandar To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 24, 2008, 10:43 PM I like this person's reviews his reviews feature on naachgaana.comas well the last line especially is a gem of a line .*But why compare, when, like all good Rahman fans, one ought to have both*? Music Review: SAKKARAKATTI (Tamil; 2008) As I arrived home today to find the Sakkarakatti CD waiting in my mailbox, I was struck by the fact that even thirteen years after I first encountered the sound of A.R. Rahman, even when the soundtrack in question is not associated with a Mani Ratnam film, and promises to be, most assuredly, a minor work in the context of Rahman's oeuvre, my excitement when unwrapping the album remains undimmed. Some of that is obviously because Rahman -- even lesser Rahman -- speaks to me in a way no other Hindi or Tamil composer does. But much of that is also due to the fact that even minor Rahman contains gems, the sort of musical passage that rears up to dazzle the listener when least expected. And much of the excitement is undoubtedly due to the fact that it is often precisely in Rahman's lesser work that one encounters the nimble sense of play, the occasional cheekiness, that once made him the most light-footed of all of Indian popular cinema's titanic presences. On that front, Sakkarakatti does not disappoint: it isn't pathbreaking music, but it is, quite simply (and provisionally, given these are early days for me where the album is concerned), an immensely enjoyable, even satisfying, album. That the master should have it in him to compose a soundtrack so high on the fun quotient just a few months after the ultra-sober (perhaps even staid) Jodha-Akbar speaks volumes about not just Rahman's versatility, but indeed to the composer's need for smaller projects. These days, these projects might be among his few opportunities (Shankar's films always excepted) to let his hair down. [Aamir and Murugadoss, I hope you are paying attention.] Taxi...Taxi. .. is on the face of it downright silly, a pastiche of neo-hip hop, ragamuffin, and some desi tapori. But its ponderous percussive beat, in contrast to the somewhat drunk quality of the vocals here, that is to say its sheer catchiness, makes it downright irresistible. And there are some moments of genuine zaniness here: from Viviane's French lyrics (delivered in a voice that is nothing if not saucy) to the childishly high-pitched Mamamamamamamamamam aMAMA refrain, to the incongruous Middle Eastern strains littered over the song. This will never be a great song, but its refreshing to see Rahman hasn't lost the ability to poke some fun at himself. Marudaani following on the heels of Taxi...Taxi. .. seems to be the sort of formula that had Munbe Vaa follow the catchy Kummi Aadi on the Sillunu Oru Kaadal soundtrack. But irritation at creative laziness aside, Marudaani is a surprisingly enjoyable song. There's certainly nothing new about this Madhushree (for the most part) solo, and we've heard Rahman croon many many times before -- and yet I was simply unable to resist this song as much as my brain felt I needed to. Old wine in a new bottle? Assuredly. But stale? Far from it: more like one that becomes familiarly mellow with age. The third song on the album is a rarity in Rahman's recent Tamil work, namely a relatively quiet, almost reflective nocturnal song -- or at least as reflective as a song called I Miss You Da can be. For those who found Sillunu Oru Kaadal's Machakaari too busy, and the same film's Majaa too, well, silly, I Miss You Da is the perfect antidote: it is far simpler than many of Rahman's nighttime songs, but nevertheless one takes it seriously, even on a first listen -- perhaps the result of Indai Haza's forlorn Yevanay refrain that recurs over the course of the song; or perhaps because Chinmayi's vocals are recorded at a louder level than one might expect, almost as if she were insisting in one's ear. If handsome could be a song, then surely the dashing Elay would be it: part tribute to the now-past Urvashi Urvashi era of Rahmania, yet all very
Re: [arr] Re: LAGAAN IN SHOLAY!
what are u trying to tell with this post? Muktak Kanjilal --- On Fri, 25/7/08, Sai [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Sai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [arr] Re: LAGAAN IN SHOLAY! To: arrahmanfans@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, 25 July, 2008, 11:05 PM Are you talking about 'Ramgopal Varma Ki Aag' or the old classic 'Sholay'? The new version is not called Sholay due to copyright problems. And if u mean the old Sholay, then it means Lagaan music is inspired from it sai --- In arrahmanfans@ yahoogroups. com, Vithur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LAGAAN IN SHOLAY! Recently, i was veiwing the movie Sholay---there in the scene where the girl 'basanti' rides wd the duo nd amitabh says that famous dialogue'tumhara naam kya hai basanti'---rite after this dialogue,in the background music u find traces of the tune 'chale chalo' frm 'LAGAAN'--- I m sorry guys i dnt have the link to thisbut try getting a dvd nd see wat i have said is true... Posted by Ketan in orkut. -- regards, Vithur ARR -- The Sweet Cube always From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/
[arr] Rahman to westernize Thirukkural?
In a recent interview to a tabloid, A R Rahman expressed his desire to release the Tamil verse collection Thirukkural in rap format. He replied so when asked what would be his contribution to the younger generation. Rahman further mentioned that the project would involve desi Rapper Blazee, who is already on the job of preparing the format and would be a novel attempt to popularize Tamil literature. As per Rahman, Blazee would sing Thirukkural in rap version and Carnatic music would be used to mix in the background. Rahman was also quoted as saying by the tabloid that he would only produce the album and music would be rendered by Blazee himself. http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/july-08-04/rahman-25-07-08.html - Get your preferred Email name! Now you can @ymail.com and @rocketmail.com.
Re: [arr] ARR answers fans' questions - Jul 25
What a punch response.. Gr8. I like this. சாதனைக்காக இசை என்பதை நான் பெரிசா கருதுவதில்லை... Cheers, Siraj On 7/25/08, Kalimuthu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. When will you work with singer Nagoor Hanifa? Am waiting for that opportunity. 2. Fav. songs in your composition? 1. Putham Puthu Bhoomi Vendum 2. Ella Pugazhum oruvan oruvanukke 3. Newyork Nagaram 3. I want to be your friend, throughout my life. What am I supposed to do? If you are a good son to your mother; good husband to your wife; good father to your children, then you are my friend too. :) 4. Can you compose a song in 24 seconds? Dr. Vithur... RMI (Rahmaniac Multilingual Interface) 30.07.08 சினிமா இசைப்புயலே! தங்கள் இசையில் இசைமுரசு நாகூர் ஹனீபாவுக்கு பாட வாய்ப்புக் கொடுப்பீர்களா? கா. தமிழ்ச்செல்வன், கோயம்புத்தூர். அந்த வாய்ப்பை எதிர்பார்த்து நானும் காத்துக்கொண்டிருக்கிறேன். உலகப் பொதுமறையான திருக்குறளுக்கு இசை வடிவம் தருவீர்களா? சு. ராம்பிரபு, மதுரை. திருக்குறள் இப்போதுள்ள இளம் தலைமுறையினருக்கு போய்ச் சேரணும்னு ஒரு புது முயற்சியில் ஈடுபட்டிருக்கோம். அதாவது பாடகர் ப்ளாசே அவரோடு சேர்ந்து கர்நாடிக் ஸ்டைலில் தமிழிலேயே பாடி அதை இங்கிலீஸ் ராப்பில் கொண்டுவரப்போகிறோம். விரைவில் அதைக் கேட்கலாம். இந்த ஆல்பத்தைத் தயாரிப்பது மட்டுமே நான். தங்கள் இசையில் தங்கள் மனதை மிகவும் கவர்ந்த தமிழ்ப்பாடல்கள் எது? குணசேகரன், புவனகிரி. புத்தம் புது பூமி வேண்டும் - `திருடா திருடா' எல்லாப் புகழும் ஒருவன் ஒருவனுக்கே - அழகியதமிழ்மகன். நியூயார்க் நகரம்... `ஜில்லுனு ஒரு காதல்' உங்களின் நண்பனாக நான் ஆக வேண்டும். என் ஆயுள்மழையின் கடைசித்துளி சொட்டும் வரை உங்களின் தோழனாக இருக்க வேண்டும் என்பது இந்த இருபத்து மூன்று வயது இளைஞனின் ஒரு வாழ்நாள் கனவு! என் கனவு நிறைவேறுமா இசைப்புயலே? புரட்சிநம்பி, அரும்பாக்கம். உன் தாய்க்கு நல்ல மகனாக இரு. உன் மனைவிக்கு நல்ல கணவனாக இரு. உன் குழந்தைக்கு நல்ல தகப்பனாக இரு. இந்த தேசத்துக்கு நல்ல பக்தனாக இரு. இப்படியெல்லாம் இருந்தால் நீ எப்போதும் என் தோழன்தான். அந்தக் காலத்தில் வந்த `ஸவுண்ட் ஆஃப் மியூஸிக்' படத்தை எவ்வளவு முறை பார்த்து இருப்பீர்கள்? வாசுதேவன், சேலம். இரண்டு மூன்று முறை பார்த்திருக்கிறேன். என் வாழ்க்கையில் மறக்க முடியாத படம். ஆனால் இப்போது ஸ்கூலிலேயே அந்த சாங்ஸ் எல்லாம் சொல்லித்தர ஆரம்பிச்சிட்டாங்க. சோம்பலை இசையால் முறிக்க இயலுமா? விஜயலட்சுமி, பொழிச்சலூர். முடியும்னு நினைக்கிறேன். நான் ஒருதடவை தொடர்ந்து இடைவிடாமல் ஒர்க் பண்ணிக்கொண்டிருந்த நேரத்தில் ஒருவித மனச்சோர்வும், சோம்பலும் ஏற்பட்டபோது ரேடியோவில் சும்மா ஏதோ ஒரு பட்டனை தட்ட, முஷ்ரத் பதே அலிகானின் கவாலி பாடல்கள் அதில் ஒலித்தது. இவர் யாருன்னா உலகப் புகழ்பெற்ற பாகிஸ்தானிய கவாலிப் பாடகர். அவரோட குரலும், பாடும் ஸ்டைலும் அதன் வரிகளையும் கேட்டபோது, என்னையும் அறியாமல் புத்துணர்ச்சியும், உற்சாகமும் ஏற்பட்டது. மவுனம் எப்போது வெற்றியைத் தரும்? அலமேலு, ஈரோடு. உன்னால் நல்லதைப் பேச முடியலேங்கிறபோது அமைதியாய் இரு. அப்படி அமைதியாய் இருக்கும்போது நிறைய வம்புதும்புகள் தவிர்க்கப்படும். எண்ணங்கள் சிதறாமல் இருக்கும். சாதனைகள் புரியலாம். எனவே மவுனமாக இருக்கும்போதுதான் மவுனம் வெற்றியைத் தரும். தமிழ்த்திரையுலகம், ஹிந்தித் திரையுலகம், ஹாலிவுட் திரையுலகம் உங்கள் பார்வையில் என்ன வித்தியாசம் காண்கிறீர்கள்? சுரேஷ். விருகம்பாக்கம். ஆங்கிலத்தில் ஒரு பழமொழி இருக்கு. Nothing Succeeds Like Success. எது வெற்றியடைகிறதோ அதைப் பின்பற்றுவதற்கு நிறையப் பேர் இருக்குறாங்க. அதேபோல் எதில் அதிக பணம் கிடைக்குமோ அதற்கு வாலண்டியர்ஸ் அதிகம் வருவாங்க. ஹாலிவுட் எடுத்துக்கொண்டால் அவர்கள் உலகம் பூராவும் வெற்றிகரமா இருக்காங்க. அதனாலதான் ஒரிஜினாலிட்டியை கண்ட்ரோல் பண்ணவும் ஒரு பெரிய படத்தை எடுத்து உலகம் பூரா ரசிக்க வைக்கவும் அவர்களால் முடிகிறது. இப்போ நம்ம இந்திய சினிமாவிலும் அப்படிப்பட்ட ஒரு போக்கு அமைஞ்சிருக்கு. இது மகிழ்ச்சிக்குரிய விஷயம். ஒரு படத்தை 24 மணி நேரத்தில் எடுத்து வெளியிட்டார்கள். அதுபோல் உங்களால் 24 நொடியில் ஒரு பாடலுக்கு இசையமைக்க முடியுமா? சாதனை படைக்க அவ்வாறு உங்களுக்கு ஆசை உள்ளதா? என். சிவகுமார், சென்னை 28. முடியுமா? முடியாதா? என்பது பிரச்னை இல்லை. முதலில் அந்தப் பாடல் உங்களுக்குப் பிடிக்க வேண்டும். ஒரு நிமிஷத்தில் பத்து டியூன்கள் போடலாம். நான் முன்பு மியூசிக் பண்ண ஆரம்பித்தபோது, எவ்வளவு ஃபாஸ்ட்டா பண்ணினேன்னு மக்கள் கேட்பதைக் காட்டிலும் அந்தப் பாடல் எந்த அளவுக்கு அவங்களுக்குப் பிடிச்சிருக்கு. நல்லா இருக்குன்னு ஃபீல் பண்ணணும்னு மட்டுமே நினைச்சேன். குழந்தை பத்து மாதம் கழித்துப் பிறக்கும்போது அது சுகப் பிரசவம். குழந்தை ஆறு மாதத்தில் பிறக்கும்போது அது குறைப்பிரசவம். இன்குபேட்டரில் வைத்து அதைக் காப்பாத்த வேண்டியிருக்குமில்லையா? (சிரிக்கிறார்). அப்படி வேகமா இசையமைத்த ஒரு சில நல்ல பாடல்கள் வெற்றி பெற்றிருக்கலாம். என்னைப் பொறுத்தவரை அது ஃப்ளூக்கில் கிடைச்ச வெற்றிதான். சாதனைக்காக இசை என்பதை நான் பெரிசா கருதுவதில்லை. -- .
